Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo 2018

Country: Italy
Region and Appellation: Tuscany Chianti

Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo 2018 represents the pinnacle of Castello di Ama wines from this legendary Tuscan estate in Gaiole in Chianti. This prestigious Gran Selezione is named after the picturesque San Lorenzo valley and sourced from the estate's finest historic vineyards—Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo, and Montebuoni—planted between 420-527 meters elevation on alberese limestone and galestro soils. An expression of predominantly Sangiovese blended with tiny amounts of Merlot and Malvasia Nera, the wine showcases finesse, elegance, intensity, length, and freshness as its hallmarks. Aged in French oak barriques, this remarkable wine has exceptional aging potential, developing aromatic complexity over decades.

Tasting Profile

The 2018 vintage reveals deep, potent character with black cherry, gravel, smoke, licorice, chocolate, and spice infusing the wine with savory intensity. Medium to full-bodied with firm structure and dark fruit concentration, the palate displays gorgeous dark chocolate, coffee, very dark fruit, and hints of tobacco. The complex, layered profile finishes with remarkable persistence and alive energy.

Sangiovese and Merlot

Dry

750mL